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Florida Crime & Safety

Crime rates and safety scores for all 67 counties.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

207.0

per 100K

Avg Property Crime Rate

821.0

per 100K

Avg Safety Score

57/100

State Overview

Crime & Safety in Florida

National Context

Florida Crime Rates Sit Well Below National Average

Florida reports an average total crime rate of 1,027.9 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2,385.5. This data places the Sunshine State in a strong position on the safety spectrum, outperforming many of its peers in total reported incidents.

Violent vs. Property Crime

Property Crimes Lead Florida’s Safety Profile

Property crime accounts for the vast majority of incidents in the state at 821.4 per 100,000 residents, far outpacing the violent crime rate of 206.5. Even with property crimes dominating the landscape, Florida's rates in both categories remain substantially lower than the national benchmarks of 2,015.7 and 369.8 respectively.

Safest Counties

Three Florida Counties Report Minimal Crime Activity

Franklin, Glades, and Highlands counties lead the state with reported total crime rates of 0.0 per 100,000 residents. While these figures often reflect small populations or specific reporting cycles, they highlight the most tranquil regions for residents seeking the lowest incident levels.

Crime Hotspots

Urban Centers Show Higher Regional Crime Concentration

Duval County reports the state's highest total crime rate at 3,132.8 per 100,000, followed by Orange County at 2,762.5 and Leon County at 2,613.5. These hubs exceed the state average, yet they primarily reflect the density of major metropolitan areas like Jacksonville and Orlando.

The Takeaway

Florida Offers a Competitive Statewide Safety Landscape

For prospective movers and current residents, Florida presents a total crime rate that is less than half of the national median. While metropolitan hubs require more vigilance, the broad statewide data suggests a secure environment that remains safer than the typical American community.

All Florida Counties

CountySafety Score
Franklin County98/100
Glades County98/100
Highlands County98/100
Lafayette County98/100
Liberty County98/100
Suwannee County98/100
Gulf County95/100
Wakulla County95/100
Bradford County94/100
Escambia County93/100
Gadsden County92/100
Gilchrist County90/100
Okaloosa County89/100
Taylor County85/100
Washington County83/100
Calhoun County83/100
Madison County83/100
Sumter County82/100
Manatee County81/100
Lake County81/100
Union County78/100
Broward County77/100
Jackson County75/100
Walton County72/100
St. Johns County71/100
Charlotte County68/100
Flagler County67/100
Jefferson County63/100
Nassau County62/100
Santa Rosa County62/100
Pasco County59/100
Dixie County58/100
Collier County55/100
Baker County54/100
Levy County51/100
Polk County51/100
Indian River County50/100
Columbia County50/100
Citrus County48/100
Holmes County48/100
Clay County48/100
Martin County46/100
Hendry County45/100
Brevard County45/100
Lee County40/100
Putnam County40/100
St. Lucie County39/100
Marion County38/100
Hernando County38/100
Hamilton County37/100
Hillsborough County36/100
Palm Beach County35/100
Seminole County34/100
Sarasota County34/100
Hardee County33/100
Volusia County32/100
Monroe County32/100
Bay County27/100
Okeechobee County25/100
Osceola County23/100
Pinellas County20/100
Alachua County19/100
DeSoto County14/100
Miami-Dade County14/100
Leon County12/100
Orange County10/100
Duval County7/100

Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

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